dragonsanddemons wrote:
I’m wondering if it’s worthwhile to get re-assessed so my official diagnosis is ASD level 2 (which I’m pretty darn sure I’d classify as) rather than Asperger’s syndrome (which is typically translated to “ASD level 1” these days, and I was probably diagnosed as because I had no speech delay), or if it would just be a waste of time and money because it doesn’t change the fact that I’m stuck in the middle, not disabled enough to qualify for much in the way of services but too disabled to make do without assistance. Would I actually get anything from being officially classified as level 2 instead of level 1? Most things are designed either for high-functioning or very low-functioning people, anyway, with nothing for us in the middle.
I"m a 2. I can attest that there's not much in terms of services available. My paperwork says "significant support" and things like that, but finding that support is another deal. I have OT, Psych, etc., but I'm sure I could get those services regardless if I was willing to pay for them. I'm receiving disability pay from work but that was started because of PTSD and my stroke, before I was even diagnosed ASD (or ADHD). You might want a new diagnosis so you can have an objective assessment of your levels in all the functioning areas, but I'm not sure it would provide you with any new forms of eligibility.
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